DAREDEVIL #5

There once was a blind
interpreter called Cao. Who needed some help from a pal. But Daredevil turned
up instead – and stopped him from becoming dead – before telling him to ‘not
have a cow’. As Written by Mark Waid; Drawn by Marcos Martin; and Published by
Marvel Comics in November 2011.

So what’s the story
morning glory?

In this episode of ‘Blind Justice’, Matt Murdock (Daredevil)
tries his best to aide the blind interpreter, Cao, from the malicious hands of
his pursuer’s.

He saves him from being shot – he takes him back to his
apartment for safe-keeping – and then Matt attempts to recreate the scene in
which got Cao into this predicament to begin with (overhearing Latverian
businessmen at his place of work), so that he can find out more information
from him.

However, before this can be elaborated on in too much detail,
the super powered ‘Brute’ attacks Daredevil – propelling our blind hero into
the sink.

Meanwhile, Foggy Nelson arranges a liaison for Matt – one
that he might like.

What is the most
memorable sentence spoken in this issue?

I liked the exchange at the beginning of this book, where Mr
Zachary is speaking to his ‘henchman’ about Cao’s lawyer. At first, Zachary
tells his aide to ‘Send a man’ to dispose of Cao. But then, when he find out
that Matt Murdock is the lawyer, he says “Murdock? The one who might be
Daredevil? Send Six”.

Was the story any
good?

Now we are talking about Mr Mark Waid here, huh! Mr story
himself? Of course it was a good tale, ha!

Personally speaking, Mark cannot seem to do no wrong on this
title, as it seems that he knows the character, he knows the audience
expectations, and somehow he melds both of these two aspects together, and
produces a tale that is really enjoyable to read.

I liked that ‘pursuit’ aspect of this tale the best, as it
gave that ‘seventies crime thriller’ vibe that really suits this current tale.
Moreover, the character of Cao is starting to become more relatable in this
issue too, and I liked the way that he may have a future on this book.

Was the art any good?

I am a sucker for Marcos Martin’s artwork. He seems to have
a style that exhumes a cool stance in Matt’s adventures, thus inadvertently
mirroring Matt’s current temperament as well. Also, I like the way in which
Javier Rodriguez, the colourist, placid colour pallet, almost lifts up Marco’s
art to a new level.

On the flip side of this though, some of the actions scenes
in this issue did feel a bit too flat and cartoon-like – especially the last
one – and did not have that level of dynamism to kick this book into the
hemisphere.

What is the best
thing about this issue?

I liked the scene in which Matt and Cao tried to recreate the
correct set of circumstances, so that Cao could remember what he had heard
previously. For me, this scene had a very nice kinetic flow about it, which
validated the purpose of the scene, plus making it enjoyable too.

What is the worst
thing about this issue?

Matt Murdock’s secret identity – does he seem to care
anymore?

Now what I mean by this, is the way how Matt took Cao to his
home without no hesitation what so ever, almost insinuating to Cao that he
could be Daredevil via his actions. Granted, Matt did not say to Cao that he
was Daredevil in so many words – but the gestures are there – think about it?

If you could sum up
this issue in a phrase or saying, what would that phrase or saying be?

For me, this issue has a jazz vibe to it – thus prompting me
to wax lyrical with ‘Do-wop, bo-wap, po-wow’.

If this issue were a
movie, an object, or a piece of music, what would that be and why?

There is a musical reference in this comic book, which
mirrors the style and my feelings for this comic book too. It’s when Matt takes
Cao to his home, and puts on a Chet Baker record – I like to think that it plays
‘It Could Happen To You’...

... see what I mean?

What do you think
would have made this issue better than it was?

Not much can improve this comic book really. It has style –
it tells a story – and each week there is something new on show.

Oh! I may have had a sex scene between Foggy and that blond
girl –just o we could see Foggy see seen ‘in action’ too, ha!

Final thoughts...

I hope that Waid and Marcus stays on this book for a
long-long time – they are a great creative team – both producing a great and
intriguing story every week.

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